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Tuesday, July 1
Vipers Claim Region 1 Crown
The FC Bucks Vipers won the 2008 US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship today, with a 1-0 victory over Albertson Fury. Jen Hoy netted the game's only goal in the first half, and the Vipers held on to claim the U17 Region I title. Next stop: Little Rock, for Nationals.
Congratulations, Vipers!!!
Tuesday, July 1
Vipers Return to Region 1 Championship Match
The FC Bucks Vipers earned their second consecutive trip to the US Youth Soccer Region 1 NCS Championship match on Monday, defeating a tough Kirkwood (DE) Blue Monkeys team 3-1. The Vipers face Albertson (NYE) Fury at 10:15 am on July 1 for the chance to advance to the National Tournament in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Monday, June 16
Vipers Capture Sixth State Cup Title
The FC Bucks Vipers claimed their fourth straight EPA State Cup championship (and sixth overall) with a decisive 7-0 win over FC Delco on Sunday, June 15th. The Vipers ended the 2008 State Cup run outscoring opponents 28-2, and also won the Region 1 Premier League. They now advance to the Us Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships in Portland, Maine later this month.
Monday, May 12
Vipers Capture Region 1 Premier League Championship
After defeating Rockville Center (NYE) 6-2 in the semifinals on Saturday, May 10, the Vipers won a hard-fought match with the Montclair Aristocats (NJ) by a 2-1 margin to claim the US Youth Soccer Region 1 Premier League Championship. Now it's on to Maine for the US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships. This will mark the Vipers' fourth consecutive year at Regionals, and their fifth overall. Last year, as EPYSA State Cup Champs, they advanced the Region 1 final, where they lost a close 1-0 match with the eventual National champions.
Congratulations, Vipers!!!!
Wednesday, January 16
Kudos...Congrats...Way-to-Go Archives
********** Fall '06 **********
Alexa Carugati ('09), Kaitlyn Kerr ('10), Colleen Williams ('09) and Heidi Sabatura ('09) were instrumental members of The Pennington School's New Jersey Prep A State Championship Team; The Pennington School was one of the nation's highest ranked HS soccer team's during the month of September 2006 (NSCAA).
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Kaitlyn Kerr was selected to the Region 1 Boca Inter-Regional Team Roster 11/2006 (unfortuantely, she could not play due to injury) and the Virginia Beach Regional Team Roster for February 2007.
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Taylor Houck (Germantown Academy '09) was named defensive MVP for 2006 and Varisty MVP for the second straight year, and was selected to the All-InterAc team, helping GA win its 16th straight InterAc Title, with an impressive 18-1 record, outscoring opponents 88-3. GA ended the season ranked 6th in SE Pennsylvania.
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Maddy Evans was selected to the 1991 Region 1 Team for the USYSA Thanksgiving Inter-Regional event. The Region 1 Team went undefeated.
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Erica Sobotka (Villa Joseph Marie '08) was named to the Bucks County Courier Times Golden Team.
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Kaitlyn Kerr (Midfield) attended the USSF U14 National Camp, held July 30th through August 5th in California. Kait won a spot on the '92 Region 1 team during that age group's Regional camp in Rhode Island. Kait is a four-year Regional pool member.
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Maddy Evans earned a spot on the '91 Region 1 pool during the annual Regional camp at University or Rhode Island. This is Maddy's fourth year in the pool.
********** Spring '06 **********
Hats off to Julie Oberholtzer, a freshman at Council Rock South, honored with Suburban One All-League status for her play at midfield, earning Honorable Mention and rookie of the year honors.
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And Stephanie Lawall, a sophomore at Villa Joseph Marie high school was named to the all-league second team in lacrosse this spring. Steph is also a member of VJM's PIAA AA fall state champion soccer team.
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Congratulations to Maddy Evans (freshman, Abington) for being named to the Suburban One All-League 2nd team for spring soccer. Maddy was also named to the Suburban One All-League 3rd team in track for the 400 meter dash and got Honorable Mention group for the Abington 4x400 meter relay.
********** Fall '05 **********
Congratulations to all the Vipers girls (Julia Bell, Erica Sobotka, Alysha Mallon, Stephanie Lawall, Ashlyn Pastorek and Erin Galen) on the Villa Joseph Marie team, which won another PIAA AA State Championship, and ended the season ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
Check out this recap of Villa's semi-final match, which highlights Alysha's contributions in the thrilling 2-0 win:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/108-11162005-571106.html
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Julia Bell (Villa Joseph Marie) was named to the AACA All-Star Team. Details can be found at: http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/108-11292005-576707.html
Julia is also playing with the New Jersey Wildcats Future Under-19 girl’s tournament team!
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Congratulations to Taylor Houck (Germantown Academy) for earning First Team All-InterAc honors, in addition to being named MVP of GA's Varsity girls team (as a freshman!). Taylor was also named to the 2005 Southeastern PA team -- the only freshman claiming this honor!
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Alexa Carugati and Colleen Williams were instrumental in The Pennington School's stellar 22-1-0 high school season -- including matches against top-flight teams from across the country and capped with a first place finish among New Jersey Prep "A" and a national ranking of #9 among high schools.
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Colleen Williams and Maddy Evans were invited to represent Region 1 ODP in the Boca interregional competition over Thanksgiving. Colleen also traveled to Spain with the Region 1 ODP Team for a week of competition.
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Thursday, February 14
Viper Trio Earns All-SE PA Honors
At the Dec. 12 Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association banquet, three Vipers were named to the annual 2007 SE PA All-Star Team. Pictured at the banquet (left to right) are juniors Madlyn Evans (Abington High School), Jen Hoy (Germantown Academy) and Taylor Houck (Germantown Academy).
Tuesday, December 4
Viper Clare Roche Aims High -- For a Cause
While the Vipers are in Orlando competing in the Disney Showcase event, one of their own will be thousands of miles away, embarking on a journey that will not only challenge her mentally and physically, but will also benefit a very worthy cause.
Clare Roche, a 16 year old junior at Council Rock High School North in Newtown, Pennsylvania, will attempt to become among the youngest girls to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Clare's goal, however, is not just to reach the peak, but to highlight the plight of children -- especially girls -- in Africa, where war, famine, drought and other crises leave young people educationally disadvantaged and vulnerable to myriad threats. She will be climbing to raise awareness and funds for UNICEF.
UNICEF, which was created by the United Nations in 1946, provides emergency relief including food, water, health care and sanitation. In Africa, it protects children who are victims of disasters and those who have been abused or exploited, separated from their families, or forced to become soldiers or sex slaves in ongoing conflicts.
Clare will begin the seven-day odyssey on Christmas, and her group will trek for four to eight hours each day. On the final day, they'll rise before midnight, put on headlamps and attempt the push to summit -- 19,340 feet above Tanzania.
If you'd like more information or would like to join Clare in supporting UNICEF, you can check out her Emergency Response Team at http://www.unicefusa.org/ert/clare .
Tuesday, July 3
Vipers Fall 1-0 in Region 1 Final
The U16G US Youth Soccer Region I NCS final lived up to its billing today. The McLean Freedom notched the game's only goal in the 39th minute, and that's all it took to claim the 2007 Region I Championship. The Vipers gave it their all -- keeping the game incredibly close and competitive, and creating a number of opportunities.
Congratulations to the Freedom -- now go win it all for Region I.
A great effort and terrific NCS run by the Vipers -- way to go, girls -- be proud of your achievements and look forward to next year!
Monday, July 2
Vipers Advance to Region 1 Championship Match
After clinching their third straight EPA State Cup title, the Vipers set their sites on the State of Maine, host of the 2007 US Youth Soccer Region I Championships. With convincing preliminary wins over New Jersey champs Montclair (1-0), Rhode Island (8-0) and New York West (4-1), the team faced Maryland's Laurel Wildcats on Monday, July 2 and came away with a solid 7-2 victory, earning them their first trip to the Region I Finals.
The Vipers will play McLean Freedom at 10 AM on Tuesday 7/3 for the chance to represent Region I at the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series finals later this month.
Congratulations Vipers!!!!
Monday, June 18
Vipers Complete State Cup Three-Peat
The Vipers demonstrated that heart, depth and talent are hard to beat yesterday as they completed the 2007 EPYSA State Cup competition with a convincing 5-0 win over the T/E Hot Socs to claim their third consecutive State Cup. The team has won five of the last six State Cup titles in their age group, and have been a finalist in each of the past six years.
Now it's on to Maine for the USYSA Region 1 Championships, where they will meet the State Cup champs from New Jersey, Western New York and Rhode Island in preliminary round matches.
Congratulations, Vipers. Good luck in Regionals!
Sunday, June 18
Vipers Repeat as EPYSA State Champs
The FC Bucks Vipers claimed their second consecutive EPYSA State Cup title this afternoon on a sweltering field in West Chester. Taking on the T/E HotSocs, who'd beaten 2005 State Cup Finalist and 2004 Region I Champs FC Delco Storm in the quarterfinals, and perennial powerhouse LANCO United in the semis, the Vipers took a 1-0 lead in the first half, and added two more in the second, with aggressive attacking and stellar defense.
In 2006 State Cup play, the Vipers outscored opponents 17-1.
Great job, Vipers. We are very proud of you.
+++++++Region 1 Championships Update++++++++++++++
The Vipers returned to Virginia Beach and the USYSA National Championship Series Region 1 Championships, June 29 - July 4, determined to cap their successful spring/summer '06 season with a Regional championship.
They started the tournament on an excellent note, defeating the Rochester Junior Rhinos (New York West) 5-0 -- with goals from five different players. Day two saw the Vipers square off against the New Hampshire State Champs, who had scored on Virginia's MCLN Freedom on Friday. The Vipers posted a 4-0 win, and with a second shutout and a maximum goal differential, they needed only to tie to win their bracket and advance.
Sunday's match with MCLN Freedom (formerly Gunston Team America) started off well, with the Vipers scoring about seven minutes into the match. MCLN, looking to avenge their 1-0 loss to the Vipers at this year's Jefferson Cup, struck back and tied the game in the second half. Despite a breakaway and some great opportunities in the box, the Vipers could not find the back of the net, but were still in position to take the bracket, until MCLN scored a second goal to take the lead. The match ended 2-1, with MCLN advancing to the semis.
For their NCS run, the Vipers outscored opponents 27-3 with a 6-1 record.
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Vipers Reclaim EPYSA State Cup
On Saturday, May 21st the Vipers and FC Delco Storm met for a rematch of last year's EPYSA State Cup Championship match at Philadelphia Soccer Club's Agusta Fields. As has been the case in the past five matches between these teams, the game was a tight, hard-fought battle. The Vipers struck twice within the first nine minutes of the match, and that's all that was needed. FC Delco netted a goal late in the second half, and continued to threaten for the remainder of the game, but the Vipers' tenacious "D" hung on to secure the 2-1 victory. Once again, thanks to the Storm for a great game -- there will certainly be more to come.
Now, it's on to Virginia Beach and the USYSA Region I Championships over July 4th weekend.
Congratulations, Vipers!
Tuesday, June 17
+++++++++ANNOUNCEMENTS...NEWS...UPCOMING EVENTS++++++++++
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This week in Viperville:
SCHEDULE FOR 2008 Region I Championships
6/27/2008 - FRIDAY
11:30 AM -- vs. Maryland (Bowdoin field #6)
6/28/2008 - SATURDAY
8:00 AM -- vs. Maine (Bowdoin field #4)
6/29/2008 - SUNDAY
3:00 PM -- vs. Vermont (Bowdoin field #5)
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6/30/2008 - MONDAY -- SEMIFINALS
2:00 PM -- Winners of Brackets A v. D (Bowdoin #3)
7/1/2008 - TUESDAY-- FINALS
10:15 AM (Bowdoin field #2)
Be at the fields at least 45 minutes prior to game time. Also -- PLEASE NOTE: ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE PARADE ON THURSDAY JUNE 26th!!!
You are expected to call Coach Leigh if you cannot make any scheduled event.
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...Kudos...Congrats...Way-to-Go Department...
***********Winter/Spring '08*************
Madlyn Evans was called into the US U-17 Women's National Team training camp being held June 6-13. The U-17 WNT is preparing to compete CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship -- to be played from July 17-26 in Trinidad & Tobago. The top three teams advance to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Zealand, the first-ever world championship for this age group.
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Kaitlyn Kerr was chosen for the Region I ODP U17 team that traveled to compete in Italy this spring.
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Madlyn Evans was selected to the Region I Girls ODP Under 19 team that will be participating in the Kuban Spring Women’s Football Tournament in Krymsk (Krasnodar Region), Russia from March 3rd to 15th. Other teams participating include the Russia U-19 National Team, the Poland U-19 National Team, the Ukraine U-19 National Team and regional and professional teams from Russia.
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Colleen Williams, a member of the Region 1 ODP Championship Team from New Jersey, is making a return trip to the US Youth Soccer ODP National Championships, beginning March 7th at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. This marks the second consecutive year that the New Jersey squad has competed in the ODP National Tournament. Last year, her NJ '91 team went all the way -- claiming the National Championship.
Good luck, Colleen!!!!!!!
***********Fall '07*************
Three Vipers were named to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association 2007 All-Southeastern PA Team. Juniors Taylor Houck and Jen Hoy of Germantown Academy, and Madlyn Evans of Abington were among the 20 high school players from throughout the region honored at the Association's annual banquet on December 12th.
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Just as sure as the leaves will fall from the trees along Holland Road, autumn is predictably a time for the Villa Joseph Marie soccer team to dominate the PIAA AA scene. And this year was no exception. Led by seniors Stephanie Lawall, Julia Bell and Erica Sobotka, and juniors Alysha Mallon and Erin Galen, the VJM Jems advanced to the State Championship match. Despite out-shooting their opponent by a wide margin, the game ended in a tie, and the teams were declared co-champions. Congratulations to the Vipers' core of Villa champs on yet another great season.
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Another fall stalwart of school soccer is the Germantown Academy squad, which this year captured its 17th consecutive Inter-Ac title. Junior defender Taylor Houck and junior forward Jen Hoy were instrumental in the Patriots' run to a 20-2-0 record. Taylor was again named the team's overall MVP and Defensive MVP, and Jen grabbed Offensive MVP honors.
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Pennington School is another Viper-dominated school program, with juniors Heidi Sabatura and Alexa Carugati and sophomore Kaitlyn Kerr on the roster. Despite sorely missing Alexa's contributions this fall (as she worked to come back from a knee injury), the Pennington team won their 5th consecutive Prep A State Championship and the Mercer County Tournament, while compiling a 19-3-0 record and a #17 NSCAA national ranking.
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Madlyn Evans and Kaitlyn Kerr represented the Region I '91 and '92 teams (respectively) at the annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls Thanksgiving Interregional event in Coral Springs, Florida.
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Congratulations to Kaitlyn Kerr (2010) for being called up to the US U-15 National Team for a Training Camp held September 17-23 at the National Training Center in Carson California". In addition to training sessions and other events, Kait will participate in the Nike Friendlies, including 3 matches with U-17 club teams.
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Congratulations to Colleen Williams (2009), Madlyn Evans (2009) and Kaitlyn Kerr (2010) for making the Regional Pool following their Regional Camps held at the University of Rhode Island in July.
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Taylor Houck (Germantown Academy '09) was named to the All-Intelligencer 1st Team for her performance on the GA squad last fall.
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Tara Murphy (Council Rock South '08) was named to the Bucks County Courier Times' "All Golden" 1st team for her prowess between the pipes during the spring season. Tara allowed just one goal throughout Rock's run through District and State playoffs.
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Madlyn Evans took part in the 2007 Adidas ESP event in Pomona, California, July 12-15, and was named to the ESP All-Star team. Participants were selected based on recommendations from a national scouting network. Just before heading to California, she earned a spot on the USYSA Region 1 team for a fifth straight year.
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Taylor Houck, Yvonne Moyer, Julie Oberholtzer and Madlyn Evans will represent Eastern PA in the USYSA ODP Region 1 Championships on June 23 and 24 in Kirkwood, Delaware. The U16 ('91) Eastern PA team won its bracket in the with victories over Virginia, PA West and New Hampshire. The EPA team will face Eastern New York South in the semifinals. If EPA and NJ both win their semifinal matches, there would be Vipers on both the finalist squads!
(+++++UPDATE+++++ The PA and NJ ODP teams both advanced, and on June 24th the teams squared off in Delaware to determine who would move on to Nationals. It was a hard-fought match, but New Jersey pulled off a 2-1 win to return to the championships. This will be Colleen Williams' second straight year playing in the National championships as a member of the Region 1 champion New Jersey '91 ODP team!)
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Kaitlyn Kerr will play with the U15 Eastern PA team in the USYSA ODP Region 1 Championships on June 23 and 24 in Kirkwood. The team beat Eastern New York South, Delaware and West Virginia to advance to the semifinals vs. Virginia.
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Yvonne Moyer (Pennsbury '09) was named to the Suburban One All-League First team, and as the school's leading scorer was named Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season.
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Colleen Williams ('09) was a key member of the New Jersey '91 ODP State Team that won the USYSA National ODP Championship this year. The NJ ODP will compete in the USYSA Region 1 ODP Championships in Kirkwood, Delaware on June 23 and 24 for a chance to return to Nationals. Congratulations, Coll!!!!
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Clare Roche ('09), a defender for Council Rock North High School, was named to the Suburban One All-League Second Team.
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Julie Oberholtzer ('09) and Tara Murphy ('08) were instrumental in Council Rock South's impressive run through the PIAA playoffs this spring. "South" made it to the quarterfinals this year, where they lost on PKs.
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Madlyn Evans ('09) was named to the Suburban One All-League First Team. She is a sophomore midfielder with Abington High School, and was the team's leading scorer for the second straight year.
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Kaitlyn Kerr and Madlyn Evans traveled to Holland in April as part of the USYSA Region 1 Team competing in a U17 tournament vs. national teams from Holland, England, Ireland, Scotland and Russia.
To read older items from this section, check out the Vipers News Page...
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Vipers Help Afghan Girls Realize Soccer Dreams
When you think of soccer, you typically don't consider it a very gear-intensive sport. Over the years, however, players accumulate a variety of jerseys, shins pads, cleats, shorts, bags and balls -- much of which sits unused after a while.
The Vipers recently dug into their inventories and donated a bunch of (gently) used equipment to help girls in Afghanistan pursue their soccer dreams. The effort, part of the Afghan Youth Sports Exchange, was spearheaded by the Vipers' Clare Roche (pictured). Clare is a sophomore at Council Rock North, where she plays Varsity field hockey and runs indoor track in addition to soccer.
Saturday, June 17
Vipers Advance to Fifth Straight EPA State Cup Final
The FC Bucks Vipers earned a fifth straight appearance the EPYSA State Cup finals today with a 2-1 win over the Berks Soccer Academy (BSA) Rage at the Delacy Park complex in West Chester. They will face the T/E HotSocs in the EPA final tomorrow (Sunday, 6/18) at 2 PM at the same location. T/E earned a trip to the final match with a 1-0 win over LANCO United.
Monday, March 27
Vipers Advance to Third Straight Jefferson Cup Final
The Vipers traveled to Richmond, Virginia on March 24th to compete in the Championship flight of Jefferson Cup. Competing in a bracket that included Yankee United and last year's Jefferson Cup champion, GSC Freedom, the girls played two solid games -- defeating Yankee 2-0 and Gunston 1-0 -- to advance to the semis. On Sunday, they faced New Jersey's Montclair Aristocats in the semifinal, and despite giving up a goal in the first two minutes, came back and posted a convincing 4-1 win to advance to the finals for a third straight year. In the finals, the Vipers played the Slammers from San Diego in a fast-paced and highly competitive match. The Vipers surrendered two goals on headers from corner kicks before scoring in the second half. Despite a number of good opportunities and shots on goal, they could not even the score. Slammers took the Jefferson Cup title by a 3-1 margin. Congratulations to both teams for a thrilling match.
Vipers Kick Off Region 1 Premier League Action
On a windy and bitterly cold Saturday, the Vipers kicked off their '05 Region 1 Premier League schedule with a pair of matches at the PDA complex in Zarephath, NJ. In the opening match vs. Massapequa Crunch, the bruised Vipers showed their mettle, playing with just nine field players on the icy turf, and still managing a convincing 2-1 win against the New York East State Cup finalists.
Bolstered with additional players in the second match, against a fast and talented PDA Pride team, the Vipers got off to a slow start, surrendering two early first half goals before settling down and playing their usual posession game. Despite dominating posession for the entire second half, and creating a number of excellent scoring opportunities, the girls only found the back of the net once, and were stymied by PDA's remarkable goaltending. Overall, a good day, and another fine tune-up for Jefferson Cup.
Vipers Kick Off Season in Tennessee
The Vipers opened their official 2005 outdoor season with a trip to Nashville, Tennessee for the PUMA Region III Championship Invitational, hosted by Stones River Football Club.
In a tough opening day match, the Vipers faced the Michigan Hawks, ranked #12 nationally. After a scoreless first half, the Vipers scored early in the second and held this lead until Michigan scored with about eight minutes remaining. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
In the first day's second match the Vipers met a tough team from Texas, ASG '91 Gold. The Vipers came away with a 2-0 win.
Saturday saw the Vipers with another 8 AM match -- this time against Illinois' Eclipse Select North. The Vipers played a solid match, but couldn't put it away, and lost a 1-0 heartbreaker. They faced Minnesota's Tsunami Stars on Sunday, and again came up short in a tightly-played 1-0 match.
VIPERS RETURN TO JEFFERSON CUP FINALS
The Vipers enjoyed a great weekend of competition at the 25th annual Jefferson Cup tournament in Richmond, Virginia. Playing again in the Championship division, the Vipers squared off against Region II champs FC Milwaukee Blue early Saturday morning and, backed by great play all around, and some amazing goaltending, came away with a 1-0 victory. That afternoon, the Vipers struck early against Chantilly Blast, netting two early first-half goals, and going on to a 2-1 win to advance to the semis.
Sunday's semifinal was a rematch of the 2004 Jeff Cup championship finals game against the Western Mass Junior Pioneers. These two evenly-matched teams play a very similar possession game, relying on their speed and technical ability. Scoreless at the half, the tightly contested match was a tight midfield battle. The Vipers netted a second half goal, and earned a return trip to the finals.
The championship match featured the Vipers versus Gunston SC Team America, a perennial Virginia powerhouse that the Vipers have faced in numerous premier events (including last year's Jefferson Cup semifinal, which the Vipers won 1-0). After a back-and-forth first half, there was no score. The Vipers came out for the second half and turned up the heat, creating a lot of opportunities on the offensive end, but not finding the net. Gunston opened up a 1-0 lead on an unstoppable long-range shot that crossed the box diagonally. The Vipers continued to threaten, buoyed again by its stellar defense, creative midfield, and tenacious forwards. Gunston scored again with minutes remaining on a scrambling volley in front of the Vipers net, and took home the championship.
Congratulations to Gunston. And kudos to the Vipers for making the finals of this prestigious tournament two years in a row!
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VIPERS LOOK FORWARD TO JEFFERSON CUP
The Vipers are heading back to Richmond for the 25th annual Jefferson Cup tournament, to be held March 19th and 20th. The team will again play in the top-ranked Championship division, in a very competitive group. Last spring, the Vipers were finalists at Jefferson Cup, losing a close championship match to the Western Mass Junior Pioneers.
Vipers Win 2005 EPYSA Indoor Cup
Congratulations to the Vipers for their impressive showing at the 2005 EPYSA Indoor State Cups on Saturday, Feb. 5th! Way to go, girls!
VIPERS TO COMPETE IN '05 REGION 1 PREMIER LEAGUE
The Vipers have been accepted into the USYSA Region 1 Premier League for the 2005 spring season.
The League consists of a sixteen team Premier Division. The season will begin on March 12th and will conclude the weekend of Mothers Day with Semi-Finals and Finals.
The sixteen teams are divided into North and South Divisions (8 teams each), and the Vipers will compete in the North. Each team will play the others in their group once in a seven game schedule. At the end of league play there will be semi-finals and a final match for the top four teams (top two teams in each group).
The winner of the Spring 2005 Region I Premier League will be the automatic wildcard for the Region I National Championships, to be held over the July 4th weekend in Virginia Beach.
PAGS PLAYOFF UPDATE
All good things must come to an end, and so it was with the Vipers ten-game PAGS U14 Premier win streak Saturday. In the league semis, the Vipers squared off against a fast and physical Lanco United team in Richboro. It was a tight and scoreless match until the Vipers went up 1-0 in the second half. The lead was short-lived, however, and Lanco responded with a goal. Regulation time ended with the teams knotted 1-1. Lanco was able to capitalize on two opportunities in OT -- winning the match 3-1, and earning the right to face FC Delco in the final on Sunday at USTC. The Vipers finish their PAGS season 10-1-0 -- defeating every team in the league, and outscoring opponents 27-7.
U14 Premier Division (as of 12/4/04)
TEAM P W L T GOALS PTS.
FCBUCKS Vipers 11 10 1 0 27:7 20
FCDELCO Storm 11 6 2 3 24:9 15
LANCO United 11 5 4 2 11:9 13
BERKS SA Destroyers 11 4 4 3 15:17 11
LENVAL Killer Bees 10 4 5 1 4:11 9
VINCENT Fury 10 2 5 3 8:11 7
HEMP Xtreme 10 3 6 1 8:21 7
YMS Speed Demons 10 2 5 3 10:13 7
FCORANGE '90/'91 9 1 3 5 5:8 7
TEYSA Hot Socs 9 1 3 5 5:10 7
VIPERS & DELCO SQUARE OFF IN EPA FINAL
The girls played an amazing game today, Saturday May 22, 2004, and lost 2-1 in double overtime. Delco's first goal came in the last one or two minutes of the first half in a confusing scramble. This was tough after a very strong half in which the Vipers played their game, showcasing their fast paced movement and skillful maneuvering of the ball up the field. Despite the heat and battling against a bigger, tough Delco team -- the girls cotinued the attack and answered back with a goal of their own in the second half, thereby extending the length of this incredible game. Unfortunately, (for our girls, at least!) Delco scored in the last few minutes of the first overtime, and their defense stymied several Viper opportunities in the second. Congrats to Delco and good luck representing EPA at Regionals in Rhode Island. We'll be routing for you!
'O4 State Cup Finals Ahead
This past Saturday, the girls played against a tough, skilled Berks SA team to a final score of Vipers 2 - Destroyers 1. Berks came back strong in the second half and scored to narrow the margin, keeping our players on their toes and parents on the edges of their seats. Thanks go to the Destroyers for such an exciting game! On Saturday, May 22nd, the Vipers will again head to Agusta Fields (Philadelphia Soccer Club) to face off against FC Delco in hopes of earning the 2004 State Cup Championship. This should prove to be yet another nailbiter. These two teams have played eachother twice in League play, and both matches ended in ties. GO VIPERS!!!!
Viper Advance to State Cup Semis
The Vipers took another step forward in their quest for a third State Cup title -- advancing to the 2004 EPYSA State Cup semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Hershey on May 1st at Council Rock North. The Vipers played a strong game at both ends, moving the ball quite effectively and with three different players finding the back of the net. A solid effort by everyone. Thanks to Hershey for a great and very competitive game! The Vipers will meet the Berks SA Destroyers in the semifinals on May 15th @ 10 AM at PSC (Agusta 3). In the other semifinal, Lanco (which defeated T/E in OT) will square off against FC Delco Storm (which defeated Wildcat SC) -- also at PSC at 10 AM on May 15th. The winners will meet the following weekend for the State Cup title. GO VIPERS!
Vipers Win First '04 State Cup Match
The Vipers began their quest for a third straight EPYSA State Cup on Saturday in a match with the Upper Bucks Lady Bucks. In a fast-paced and very physical 70 minutes, the Vipers tallied a goal in each half and posted a convincing 2-0 shutout. Now it's on to the quarterfinals, where the Vipers will face Hershey, who won their opening round match against FC Leeds United. The quarterfinal game is scheduled for May 1st at 1:30 at Council Rock North High School in Newtown, PA. Go Vipers!
VIPERS REACH JEFFERSON CUP FINALS!
The girls played some beautiful soccer! On Saturday, the Vipers won their bracket by defeating USL Team United (MI) 1-0 and tying Stars of Massachusetts 1-1. The following morning's semi-finals pitted them against Gunston Team America (VA) -- a well-matched team the girls had last met in the 2003 USYSA Region 1 Championships, where they battled to a 2-2 tie. This time was a different story, however, and the Vipers came out winning 1-0.
This win advanced the Vipers to the late afternoon finals, where they faced the Western Massachusetts Jr. Pioneers. Despite the Vipers' skillful possession, Mass scored first -- firing up the Vipers to answer with a goal of their own. The fast-paced second half was no less exciting, with tough play and beautiful shots launched and foiled at both ends. Mass finally found the net, and although the girls played tough -- time wasn't on their side. Thanks go to Western Mass for a truly terrific match!
Way to GO VIPERS!
Vipers Return to PDA Spring Kick-Off
On the heels of their successful return to Jefferson Cup, the Vipers headed across the river on April 3 & 4 to compete in the 2004 PDA Spring Kickoff Invitational Tournament. Due to closed (wet) fields, preliminary round games were shortened to 20-minute halves. The Vipers faced a strong and fast CFC Wildcats (CT) team first, and despite some good opportunities and inspired play, could not get the one goal to break the 0-0 deadlock. Later in the morning, in another abreviated match, the Vipers met Mt. Laurel United Fire, and came out 1-0 winners. The Sunday semi-final vs. PDA Pride was relocated and rescheduled, so the weary and short-handed Vipers headed north to Somerset NJ. Regulation ended with the Vipers and Pride deadlocked at 0-0, and the match went directly to PKs. PDA advanced with a 4-3 edge in PKs, and then defeated Montclair Aristocats 1-0 to win the championship. Congratulations to PDA Pride -- and thanks for a great match!
RECENT GAME RESULTS
2008 USYSA NCS Region 1 Championships
6/27/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Laurel Wildcats (MD) 0
6/28/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 9 vs. Coastal Girls (ME) 0
6/30/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Kirkwood Blue Monkeys (DE) 1 (semi-final)
7/1/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers vs. Albertson Fury (NYE) (Region 1 NCS Final)
2008 EPYSA State Cup
6/1/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. GCVSA Destroyers 0
6/10/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 10 vs. PSC Crew 0
6/14/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. PA Classics Elite 2 (semifinal)
6/15/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 7 vs. FC Delco Storm 0 (championship)
*******Vipers claim fourth consecutive State Cup and sixth in seven years*******
2008 PDA College Showcase
5/24/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Montclair Aristocats 6
5/24/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Rockville Centre Tornados 1
5/25/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. PDA Pride 3
5/26/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers vs. FC Stars of Massachusetts 4
2008 US Youth Soccer Region I Premier League (U-17 South)
5/11/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Montclair Aristocats 1 (championship)
5/10/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Rockville Centre Tornados 2 (semifinal)
4/26/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. McLean Freedom 0
4/26/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. Laurel 0
4/14/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. FC Delco Storm 0
4/5/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Montclair Aristocats 6
4/5/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Arsenal World Class Hawks 0
3/22/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Buffalo United 0
3/22/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Beadling SC 0
2008 Adidas Blue Chip Showcase
4/18/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Oakville Phantoms (CND) 4
4/19/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Beadling (PAW) 2
4/20/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Eclipse Select (IL) 1
2008 Las Vegas College Showcase
3/14/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. FC Portland Sapphire 2
3/15/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. San Diego Surf White 1
3/15/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. OJSC 1
3/16/08 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. WCFC 1
Disney's Soccer Showcase
12/30/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Bangu Tsunami Stars (MN) 0
12/31/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. San Juan Spirits 91 Blue (CA) 0
1/1/2008 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. CASL '90 Spartan Elite 0
1/2/2008 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Michigan Hawks 1 (semifinal)
2007 CASL Raleigh Shootout
11/30/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Ohio Elite 3
12/1/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. McLean Freedom 2
12/2/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. CASL '90 Spartan Elite 0
2007 WAGS Tournament
10/6/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. NASA 09 Elite (GA) 1
10/7/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Loudon SC Hotshots (VA) 2
10/7/2007 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. FC Milwaukee Blue (WI) 1
2007 USYSA NCS Region 1 Championships
June 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Montclair Aristocats 0
June 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 8 vs. Rhode Island Rays 0
July 1 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Syracuse 1
July 2 -- FC Bucks Vipers 7 vs. Laurel (MD) Wildcats 2 (Region 1 semifinals)
July 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. McLean 1 (Region 1 NCS Final)
2007 EPYSA State Cup
June 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. YMS Speed Demons 0
June 12 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Hershey 1
June 16 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. FC Delco Storm 0 (semifinals)
June 17 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. T/E Hot Socs 0 (Final)
*******Vipers win third consecutive State Cup and fifth in six years*******
2007 PDA Showcase
May 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. ROCKVILLE CENTRE TORNADOES (NYE) 3
May 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Loudon Hot Shots 0
May 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Montclair Aristocats 2
May 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Stars of Mass 2
2007 Jefferson Cup
Mar. 24 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. NJ Wildcats 0
Mar. 24 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. McLean Freedom 6
Mar. 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Clearwater Chargers 1
2007 Las Vegas College Showcase
Mar. 16 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Southside Strikers (OR) 3
2007 Region I Premier League
Mar. 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Kirkwood Blue Monkeys 2
Mar. 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Virginia Nike Rush 1
April 14 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. FC Delco Storm 2
April 14 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. McLean Freedom 6
May 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Morris United Mystics 1
May 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Bethesda Blast 0
May 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Beadling 2
May 12 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Stars of Massachusetts 3 (semifinal)
May 13 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Montclair Aristocats 3 (consolation)
2007 St. Joe's - LaSalle Tournament
Feb. 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Mt. Laurel United 1 (semi)
Feb. 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. FC Delco Storm 0 (final)
2006 WAGS Tournament
Oct. 8 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Greensboro Twisters (NC) 0
Oct. 8 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Eclipse Select (IL) 0
Oct. 8 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Sereno White (AZ) 2
2006 San Diego Surf Cup XXVI
Aug 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. ENYYSA ODP South 0
Aug 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Slammers FC 1
Aug 6 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Tophat 90 Gold 1
2006 USYSA Region 1 Championships (National Championship Series)
June 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. Western New York 0
July 1 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. New Hampshire 0
July 2 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. MCLN Freedom 2
2006 EPYSA State Cup (NCS)
June 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 7 vs. Wyoming Valley 0
June 13 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. PSC Coppa 0
June 17 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. BSA Rage 1 (EPA Semifinal)
June 18 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. T/E Hot Socs 0 (EPA Final)
2006 PDA Showcase
May 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Albertson Fury 0
May 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Chantilly Blast 1
May 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Hibernian Crush 1
May 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. PDA Pride 2
2006 JEFFERSON CUP (CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET)
March 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Yankee United Force (CT) 0
March 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. MCLN Freedom (VA) 0
March 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Montclair United Aristocats (NJ) 1 (semi)
March 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Slammers FC (CAS) 3 (final)
2006 Region III Championship Invitational (Smyrna, TN)
March 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Team Chicago TC Raz 0
March 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Conn. Utd. Football Arsenal 0
March 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Ohio Elite 1
March 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Bangu Tsunami Stars 2 (Penalty Kicks)
National Elite Women's Soccer Showcase (NEWSS)
Nov. 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Western Mass. Jr. Pioneers 1
Nov. 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Yankee United 2
Nov. 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Albertson Fury 1
Nov. 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. RVC Tornadoes 1
PAGS Premier (U15 playing up @ U16) Season
Sept. 11 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Cecil Stingrays 0
Sept. 18 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. FC Delco Storm 0
Sept. 25 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Spirit United Destruction 0
Nov. 6 -- FC Bucks Vipers 9 vs. LMSC Riptide 0
"Score at the Shore"
July 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Western Mass Jr. Pioneers 0
July 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. Cold Spring Harbor SC Killer Bees (NYE) 0
July 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Tophat 09 Gold (GA 0
July 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Oakwood SC (CT) 0
July 31 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. World Class Hawks (NJ) 0 (Semi)
July 31 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Western Mass Jr. Pioneers 0 PKs 4-3 western Mass (Final)
2005 FC Delco Players Cup
May 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Twin County Shark Attack (NJ) 0
May 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Washington Township Smashers (NJ) 1
May 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Sachem Blazers (ENY) 0
May 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Berks SA (EPA) 1
2005 National Championship Series - U-14 Girls
April 16 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Vincent 1
May 1 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. MSA 0 (PKs 2-0)
May 14 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. LANCO 1 STATE CUP SEMIS
May 21 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. FC Delco 1 STATE CUP FINALS
Region 1 Premier League - North Division
March 12 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Massapequa Crunch 1
March 12 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. PDA Pride 2
April 10 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Sachem Blazers 0
April 24 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Yankee United 1
April 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Montclair Aristocats 2
April 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Syracuse 1
April 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Rochester Jr. Rhinos 1
2005 JEFFERSON CUP (Richmond, VA)
March 19 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. FC Milwaukee Blue 0
March 19 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Chantilly Blast 1
Sunday 20 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 v. Western Mass Junior Pioneers 0 SEMIS
Sunday 20 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 v. Gunston Team America 2 FINAL
PUMA Region III Championship Invitational (Smyrna, TN)
March 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Michigan Hawks 1
March 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. ASG '91 Gold (TX) 0
March 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Eclipse Select North (IL) 1
March 6 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Tsunami Stars (MN) 1
2004 PAGS LEAGUE (Fall Season -- Premier Division)
Sept. 12 -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. Hempfield Xtreme 0
Sept. 19 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. LANCO 0
Sept. 26 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. YMS Speed Demons 2
Oct. 16 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. FC Delco Storm 0
Oct. 17 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Berks SA 1
Oct. 24 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. TEYSA Hot Socs 0
Oct. 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Lenape Valley 0
Oct. 31 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. FC Orange 0
Nov. 7 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Vincent United 0
Nov. 21 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Vincent United 1 (quarterfinals)
Dec. 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. LANCO Utd. 3 (OT) (semifinals)
+++++++ Vipers finish the PAGS season 10-1-0 +++++++
2004 WAGS Tournament (U14 "A" Flight)
Oct. 9 -- FC Bucks Vipers 6 vs. Charlotte SC North 0
Oct. 10 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Mt. Laurel United Fire 2
Oct. 10 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Michigan Gators 2
2004 East Brunswick Labor Day Tournament
Sept. 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 8 vs. Lawrence Hamnet Stingrays 0
Sept. 4 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Medford Strikers Predators 0
Sept. 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers vs. Americans Invincibles W
Sept. 5 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Washington Smashers 0
Sept. 6 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Yankee United 0 (Final)
2004 SPIRIT KICK-OFF CLASSIC
August 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Hibernian Crush 1
August 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. SAC United Premier 0
August 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Kirkwood Blue Monkeys 0
August 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. FC Delco 1 (Final)
2004 BEATTIE/WIRTZ MEMORIAL
August 21 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. TEYSA Hot Socs
August 21 -- FC Bucks Vipers 7 vs. CRUSA 0
August 22 -- FC Bucks Vipers 7 vs. CRUSA 0 (Final)
2004 JAGS INVITATIONAL
June 19th -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Kirkwood Blue Monkeys 3
June 19th -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. World Class Hawks 1
June 20th -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Washington Township Smashers 2
2004 COLUMBIA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
May 29th -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. Baltimore Bays 1
May 29th -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Bethesday Blast 1
May 30th -- FC Bucks Vipers 5 vs. FC Vincent Fury 0
May 30th -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. GSC Team America 3 (Semi)
2004 EPYSA STATE CUP
April 24 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. FC Delco Storm 2 (2OT)
April 17 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Upper Bucks Lady Bucks 0
May 1 -- FC Bucks Vipers 3 vs. Hershey 1
May 8 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Berks SA 1
PDA SPRING KICK-OFF (Cup Division)
April 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. CFC Wildcats 0
April 3 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Mt. Laurel United Fire 0
April 4 (Semifinal) -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. PDA Pride 0
(PDA Pride 4-3 in PKs)
JEFFERSON CUP (Championship Division)
March 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. USL/Team United (MI) 0
March 27 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Stars of Massachusetts 1
March 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. GSC Team America 0 (semi-final)
March 28 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. W. Mass. Jr. Pioneers 2 (final)
Some 2003 Tournament Results
Bordentown Thanksgiving Tournament
Nov. 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 2 vs. Hibernian Crush 0
Nov. 30 -- FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. Hibernian Crush 1 (Hibo wins on PKs)
Nov. 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 4 vs. Cherry Hill 1
Nov. 29 -- FC Bucks Vipers 0 vs. Medford Strikers 2
PAGS U13G Premier Division -- 2003 Fall Season
Nov. 9 -- (Division Championship) FC Bucks Vipers 1 vs. FC Delco Storm 1
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